By Phineas J. Stone It’s hard to know how to feel when you watch the day of reckoning come for a next door neighbor you don’t particularly like. All over the city we hear about the ills of gentrification. We…
The Battle on the Common
Gerry Rooslet, king of his team, battles with ferocity in the first Medieval Combat Battle on Boston Common, May 21. Dozens of “knights” and supporting characters gathered at the top of the morning dressed in chain mail and carrying padded…
Sending A Message: New Graffiti Wall Mural Takes Shape in Peters Park
By Seth Daniel The smell of spray paint and the formation of new faces and figures has been the highlight in Peters Park over the last week as muralist Genaro ‘Gio’ Ortega brought in his crew of muralists and young…
Historic Gateway Stalls the Last Piece of the Christian Science Plaza Renovation
By Beth Treffeisen A historic 1934 gateway that served as the original entranceway into the Publishing House of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, has stalled the last piece of the plaza restoration and repair project. At a Boston Landmarks…
Scientology Church Lawyer Says Sale of Alexandra Coming Soon
By Seth Daniel An local attorney for the Church of Scientology told the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) that talks are still ongoing to sell the Hotel Alexandra and that a sale could come within a month’s time –…
News Briefs
SOWA MARKET ANNOUNCES THEME PARTIES Boston’s largest outdoor market is in full swing, with the SoWa Open Market now bringing 100+ artisans, 50+ local farmers and food makers, a dozen iconic food trucks, craft beers, live music, and good vibes…
WSANA, Newmarket Skeptical of Residential Project at Old Skipton Pet Store
By Seth Daniel The Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) took a skeptical view to a proposed 66-unit mixed-use apartment building slated for the Methadone Mile on the site of the old Skipton Pet Store – a proposal that the…
Opposing Sides Put Community Preservation Committee on Hold
By Beth Treffeisen More work has yet to be done to make the Community Preservation Committee (CPA), that will designate the funds put forth by the Community Preservation Act (CPA), a reality. After back and forth between the advocates Yes…
FoMu Expands Into the Back Bay
By Beth Treffeisen Standing out amongst other ice-cream stores along Newbury Street, Ben & Jerry’s, Emack & Bolio’s and Amorino Boston – FoMu an alternative ice cream shop has popped up for the season offering dairy-free ice cream treats at…
William James College Hosts “Moving Beyond Stigma” Public Forum
By Beth Treffeisen As the opioid crisis continues to sweep across every city in the Commonwealth including Boston’s neighborhoods, the conversation about mental health and substance use disorders is beginning to change. At a public forum, “Moving Beyond Stigma” held…
New Lifestyle Barre Studio is Coming to Washington Street in the South End
By Beth Treffeisen A new type of workout routine is coming to the South End with the opening of Barre3 at 1511 Washington Street. One of over 100 locations across the country, this studio will be led by Jamie Golden,…
Grace Connor and Little G Bring Smiles and Support for Pediatric Research to Dana-Farber
Last July the Boston Sun reported on a small local ice-cream business Little G, run by South End resident and high school student Grace Connor. Since then, Connor has extended her business to include national distribution of Little G online…